Minister of Foreign Affairs (Iraq) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq
Incumbent Fuad Hussein since 6 June 2020
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Member of	Cabinet
Reports to	President of the Republic Prime Minister
Seat	Green Zone
Nominator	Prime Minister
Appointer	Council of Representatives
Term length	Four-year term, renewable
Formation	1924
Website	https://mofa.gov.iq/

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq is an important part of the Iraqi government. Think of it as Iraq's special team for talking to other countries around the world. Their main job is to handle all of Iraq's relationships with other nations. This includes working on peace, trade, and helping Iraqi citizens who are living abroad.

What Does the Ministry Do?

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs helps Iraq connect with the rest of the world. They send diplomats, who are like special representatives, to other countries. These diplomats work in places called embassies or consulates. Their job is to represent Iraq's interests and build good relationships with other governments.

Iraq has many of these special offices around the globe. They help to share Iraq's views and work together with other nations on important global issues.

Iraq's Foreign Ministers Through History

The person in charge of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is called the Foreign Minister. This person is a very important member of the Iraqi government. They are chosen by the Prime Minister and approved by the Council of Representatives, which is like Iraq's parliament.

Iraq has had many different foreign ministers since 1924. Each minister has played a role in shaping how Iraq interacts with other countries.

Early Years: Kingdom of Iraq (1921–1958)

When Iraq was a kingdom, the role of foreign minister was often held by the prime minister themselves in the early years. Later, many different people served in this important position. They helped Iraq establish its place on the world stage after gaining independence.

The First Iraqi Republic (1958–1968)

After Iraq became a republic in 1958, new foreign ministers took on the role. They continued to guide Iraq's foreign policy during a time of big changes in the country.

Ba'athist Iraq (1968–2003)

During this period, several individuals served as foreign minister. They were responsible for Iraq's relationships with other countries during a complex time in its history.

Modern Iraq: Republic of Iraq (2004–present)

Since 2004, after a major change in government, Iraq has continued to have foreign ministers who work to build strong relationships with countries worldwide. These ministers help Iraq participate in international discussions and work towards peace and stability.

Here are some of the people who have served as Foreign Minister in recent years:

Name		Portrait	Time in Office		Political Group	Prime Minister
	Hoshyar Zebari		1 September 2003	11 July 2014	Kurdistan Democratic Party		Coalition Provisional Authority, Ayad Allawi, Ibrahim al-Jaafari, and Nouri al-Maliki
	Hussain al-Shahristani (interim)		11 July 2014	8 September 2014	State of Law Coalition		Nouri al-Maliki
	Ibrahim al-Jaafari		8 September 2014	25 October 2018	State of Law Coalition		Haider al-Abadi
	Mohamed Ali Alhakim		25 October 2018	12 May 2020	Independent		Adil Abdul-Mahdi
	Mustafa Al-Kadhimi (interim)		12 May 2020	6 June 2020	Independent		Mustafa Al-Kadhimi
	Fuad Hussein		6 June 2020	Incumbent	Kurdistan Democratic Party